CNN  —  US stock futures were set to open sharply lower for the third straight day after massive routs that plunged stocks close to a bear market. But there was a silver lining – maybe. Futures on Monday morning were way off their lows from overnight, even after a historic rout in Asia and massive losses in Europe. That suggested that some of the worst selling may be over. At least for now. Dow futures were down 800 points, or 2.1%. The S&P 500 was set to open down 2.4%, and Nasdaq futures were